Dancer of the week - 20th January 2018

Dancers of the Week - 12th January 2018

Well done to MJ & Kelsie who are our dancers of the week during our first week back at dancing!!! Keep up the good work girls.

Scholarship Students 2018

I am thrilled to let you all know that I awarded four 50% scholarships this year to the following girls:

Frankie Bray

Congratulations to you Frankie – you were chosen because of your natural talent, fantastic bubbly personality, your kindness to others and to really give you the confidence boost you need! Please keep working hard, practice at home and do not give up when the choreography is hard!

Annabelle Greet

Well Done Annabelle – you consistently turn up to class looking immaculate, work hard, well-mannered and a pleasure to teach. You are an all rounded dancer, actress, singer and performer. You have an immense amount of potential and I can’t wait to push you further!

Willow Rolfe

Congratulations Willow – you have a natural ability to dance and have amazing extension and elevation in your technical steps. Please trust us this year, find your confidence, work hard and you could be a truly amazing dancer!

Kathryn Read

Well Done Kathryn – what a pleasure you are to teach. You may be little, but you certainly do not let that hold you back. You are going to be an amazing dancer when you are older and I cannot wait to see you perform more and grow up into the dancer I know you can be!

Different Styles of Dance

What is Ballet Dance?

Classical Ballet is the most important style of dance, it teaches a high level of technique and discipline and also allows the dancer to be expressive and artistic.

Ballet Award 2017: Reece Lilley – Reece a very natural and gifted classical dancer, he works extremely hard in every single Ballet lesson and achieved outstanding results in his result Ballet Examination.

What is Tap Dance?

Tap Dance is a rhythmical style of dance which teaches musicality, technique and style.

Tap Award 2017: Sophia Atkins – After a lot of persuasion and confidence building Sophia’s parents finally persuaded Sophia to try dancing! And wow, we are so pleased! Not only is Sophia very talented, she works hard, smiles all the time and is a pleasure to teach!

What is Contemporary Dance?

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.

Contemporary Award 2017: Ellie Webb – Each and every lesson Ellie comes in ready, focused and determined to be better. Everyone loves teaching Ellie and has come on ‘leaps and jumps’ in her Contemporary technique and style.

What is Street Dance?

Street Dance is a fun and energetic style of dance. It is an umbrella term which encompasses a range of dance styles characterised by descriptions such as hip hop, funk and breakdancing. Its diverse nature has taught us new styles such as popping, locking, waving and krumping.

Street Dance Award 2017: Mollie – Jean Vaughan

What is Musical Theatre?

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, acting, and dance. It requires a huge amount of confidence and personality.

Musical Theatre Award 2017: Annie Coldwell

What is Singing?

Singing is for children who are confident and musical. We offer group and private sessions to all students.

Singing Award 2017: Annabelle Greet

What is Drama?

Drama is learning to explore different characters, emotions and feelings. It teaches the confident to improvise as well as learning acting scenes, monologues and duologues.